Tmt.G.Padmavathy Bai v. The State Of Tamil Nadu,

fIN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08.12.2015

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH W.P.No.29928 of 2014

1. Tmt.G.Padmavathy Bai

2. L.Balachandar Rao

3. L.Gopalakrishna Rao

4. Sudharshna Rao

5. L.Vijendra Rao

6. Tmt.L.Vijayalakshmi

7. L.Ganesh Babu

8. L.Venkatesh

9. Neelakanta Rao

10. Srinivasa Rao

11. Venkatesh Rao All petitioners are represented by their power agent Thiru.Syed Humayun ... Petitioners Vs.

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, rep.by Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009

2. The Commissioner of Land Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005,

3. The District Collector, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri

4. The District Revenue Officer, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri

5. The Tahsildhar, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

... Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to issue patta in favour of the petitioners based on the application dated 25.8.2014 in respect of the land comprised

in Survey No.355 situate at Marasamudhram village, Krishnagiri Taluk and District measuring to an extent of 91.37 acres within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.C.Prabakaran For Respondents: Mr.V.Subbiah,Spl.Govt.Pleader

O R D E R

On 25.8.2014, the petitioners made a request to respondents for change of revenue records with respect to the property situated in S.No.355 at Marasamudhram village, Krishnagiri Taluk and District measuring to an extent of 91.37 acres. The said request has been made by placing reliance upon an award passed by the competent authority under the Estates Abolition Act and the same was registered under a valid deed dated 19.6.1948 on the file of Joint 2 Sub Registrar, Krishnagiri, vide document No.1933 of 1948. On receipt of the said request made by the petitioners, the 2nd respondent in and by letter No.K423488/14 dated 16.9.2014 directed the 4th respondent to look into the matter and take necessary action. As no further action is forthcoming, the petitioners have come forward to file this writ petition.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioners and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

3. Considering the facts of the case, particularly, the pendency of the proceedings with the 4th respondent, as directed by the 2nd respondent dated 10.9.2015, the 4th authority is directed to pass appropriate orders within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioners. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.

-s/dAssistant Registrar True Copy Sub-Assistant Registrar usk

To

1. The Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, State of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009

2. The Commissioner of Land Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005,

3. The District Collector, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri

4. The District Revenue Officer, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri

5. The Tahsildhar, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

+1 cc to Mr.C.Prakaran Advocate sr.65791/15 +1 cc to Government Pleader sr.65968/15 W.P.No.29928 of 2014 aa23/12/2015